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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1948

Page

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Sorenson to Speak Three Times at OFA Central Meeting

Frank E. Sorenson director of the University of Nebraska summer session and head of educational services will give three talks at the Last Central district meeting of OFA and the education banquet. He will discuss the new look in serial education and address education topics at the college level, aviation and American teachers, and courses in curriculum at the Teachers College. He is a noted author and UN head of United Nations education programs, with several aviation and education books widely used.

Department of Educational Services University of Nebraska At Lincoln Frank E. Sorenson OFA Tara Sorensons Avelitariana Br Sprensor Marcophe Frank Ch. Brewer Bedewa- Han Amd United Nations Sorenson

Dutch Airliner Crash Kills 39 near Prestwick Airport

A Dutch airliner crashed after striking a high tension wire near Prestwick in Scotland, killing 39 of the 30 aboard. Six people survived the wreck, some burned, with several later dying in hospital. The pilot reported engine trouble before the plunge.

Pues Ick Sealand Roy Prateb Amortrans Peraur Wikens Hendrik Philippe New York de Wiis Ceparbee Thas Dasack Alfred Huhenlohe Aluxsuteler Toledo Ohio Pyemte Amsterdam Prestwick Tarbolton

Oklahoma Weather Forecast Mentions Showers and Warmth

Fortly clouds with a few showers in the south tonight. Friday looks generally fair and somewhat warmer in the east with highs around 70. Low tonight near 40s in the panhandle and lower 40s elsewhere.

Oklahoma Panhandle

Air Age Education Teacher Meet Theme

The thirty third annual meeting of the East Central division of the Oklahoma Education Association begins tonight and runs through Friday afternoon with education for the air age as its theme. It offers two general sessions, a dinner and mural education banquet, a classroom teachers luncheon, an alumni breakfast, department sessions, and a Homecoming Game at 2 30. Over 100 teachers from the district are flying in Friday morning for the event including a parachute jump.

East Central Division Oklahoma Education Association Duneheon East Central

Airport Hum Greets Teachers Flying to Ada Convention

East Central College pilots led by De J. Br. Chandler organized a unique FAA program with cooperation from the Oklahoma aviation commission. Dozens of teachers from Ada district and L county arrive by air for departmental meetings, then proceed to the convention’s field for flights home. Shawnee reports 41 teachers, Pauls Valley 14, Okemah 3a, Holdenville 11, and others varying, with Ada flights expected Friday afternoon after the second general session.

QEA L County Olekhoma Aviation Commission Mrors Oklahoma Cry Tulsa U.S Donen Daltege Shawnee Pauls Vattey Moeman Okemah Holdenville Hay Semihole Benryatta Okmulger Ada Ovec East Central College de J. BR. Chandler Comperasion

Community Chest drives toward quota amid slow pace

Community Chest totals show gifts approaching 29 406 while progress falters. Lions Rotary and Wanis clubs report varied collection rates as a four day re drive aims to lift totals, with officials citing insufficient support and ongoing campaigns to recruit donors.

Bette Tana i+ wanis Lions Rotary Rhiwaains Wiss Prive Martin Clark Drive

May Keep GRDA From Steam Power

An injunction suit filed in district court by Mayes county farmer W Chidester seeks to bar the Grand River Dam Authority from entering the steam electric business. The petition argues it would be illegal for GRDA to issue 2,300,000 in new bonds for buying steam electric plants and to spend funds on the Oklahoma Climance works steam plant at Pryor.

Vinita Okla Oct Grand River Dam Authority W. Chidester Mayes County GRD Chichester GRDA Okknama Dxclimance

Air Age Education Theme Weaves Through East Central Programs

The East Central district's 33rd annual OEA meeting centers on Air Age Education, woven into sessions from college general sessions to department meetings and even at the Homecoming football game. Speakers include Ton Steed on air education for observers and Dr Frank B. Soren from Nebraska, plus educators from Oklahoma and Ada, Shawnee, and Seminole areas outlining air age education across arts, sciences, and public policy.

East Central District OEA Gemna Arcetiage Wnetirum Ton Steed Wil Meed Air Education Frank EB. Sorensom University of Nebraska Air Age Association For Childone Education Jack Price Chauncey Airpork Whi Tony Steer Shawne Vers Simmons Ada Temior High School J. W. Zimmerman East Central Caller Trke James P. I Varnum Type Salter Oklahoma Sam Strinte Searinale Bonkkeeping Stanley E East Central Nera Rkilliga A K. Pugh Henryette Leonard Helen Patterson Wenoka Oklahom Education Association BD. E. Temple Oklahoma Equlation Association Tulsa James B. Watters Ada J. R. Chandler East Central Education Department Air Age Education Ben L. Morrison East Central Rural Education Extansion Department Norris Stadium Marevte E. Yo University of Denver

Oklahoma Education Association Leader to Speak at East Central OBA

OEA President D. B Tempte of Irving School Tulsa and OEA leader will present an address on Oklahoma Education Association Legislation and Its Problems for Air Age Education at the elementary principals sectional meeting of the 33rd East Central OBA conference. Tempte, a Sherman and Chicago alum, has served as Irving School principal since 1944 and held multiple educational posts including Tulsa classroom teachers president and REA department VP.

D. B Tempte Irving School Tulsa Oklahoma Education Association Austin College Sherman Texas University of Chicago Temple Central High School Central High Tulsa Classroom Teachers Department of Classroom Teachers REA House of Representatives Oxlshoma Hag Ben East Central Journal

Friday Final Day For Registration

Friday marks the final registration day ahead of the general election on Tuesday November 2. Local party leaders urge qualified residents to register to vote, noting changes in precincts and ballots. The report also mentions new voters and those who recently moved to the area and states that the presidential ballot will debut for some new voters. The text closes with an unrelated note on the Indian word for raccoon.

Democratic Party

Quick End to Korean Revolt Predicted by Government Source

Seoul dispatch notes Korean army units advancing from four directions to crush rebels. A government source forecasts capture of 1,200 rebels within 48 hours and retaking Yasu and Sunchon within four days, while martial law remains in effect except in northern and southern Choda provinces.

William RK. Moore Seoul Yasu Sorine Sunchon Smogman Rhew Choda Ay VU. S Cab Net Yosu Sunchos Namwon Marmwom Kwangju South Chalke Lee Bum Suk

Resident of Roff Since 1916 Dies

I A Ashley 77 a longtime Roff resident died at home Wednesday after a heart attack. Services will be at First Baptist church in Roff at 2:30 p.m. Burial in East Hill cemetery. He moved to Pontine county in 1910 and was a farmer. Survived by two sons R B Ashley of Joe Hughes Seminole and Mrs M E Lavett of Tulsa, a daughter, grandchildren and one great grandchild.

I. A. Ashley Roff Rolf East Hell Rotf Pamtoine County R, B W. Ashley Joe Hughes Seminole M.E. Lavett Tulsa Geanedchild

Tojo Described as Most Peaceful by Buddhist Teachings

In Toryg on October 2, reports say wartime premier Hideki Tojo has grown calmer through Buddhist teachings. Bie Wite stated today after a first visit to the prisoner in eight months, noting the change in demeanor.

Toryg P—Janan Hidetsi Tojo Biewite Peisor

Eastern District of Light and Power Utilities Meeting Here

The Eastern District of the Electric Light and Power division of the Oklahoma Utilities Association will meet Friday at the Bliss club. Registration opens at 2 15 am and closes later with a full program planned. Emil H. Wyatt chairs the event with Miss Kate A. Niblack handling registration.

Eastern District of Light and Power Utilities Electric Light and Power Division Oklahoma Utilittes Bliss Club Emil H. Wyatt Kate A. Niblack Wyatt James O. Michael First Christian Church H. J. Huddleston Ade H. B. Base Enid Ewrope Ag Otis Howard Oklahoma City 4. P. Burns Public Service Company of Oklahoma Lawtar George A. Davis Aldridge Hotel Elke Lloyd E. Courch Clinton

Oklahoma official hails conservation program as best

Secretary of the Interior Krug praised Oklahoma’s soil conservation program as the best in the nation during a public talk. He noted strides in water and land conservation, mentioned planned dams at Foss and Fort Cobb on the Washita, and spoke of further reclamation projects in Anadarko and surrounding areas.

Chickasha Okla Secretary of Interior Krug Oklahoma Paul Revera Canraf Bureau of Recha Pmation Foss Fort Cobb Washita Mountain View Kreg Anadarko Earier P Riverside Tottax Wall Hot Springs National Park National Forest Arkansas

Santa Fe Train Wreck Near Mansfeld Junction

Garden City Kan October 21 Twenty three passengers were treated at a hospital after a Santa Fe eastbound California Limited derailed three miles east of Mansfeld Junction. No deaths. Many others injured with several considered in critical condition. Ten of twelve cars left the rails. the engine and last two cars remained on track as the train traveled from Los Angeles to Chicago.

Garden City Kas Sante Fe Califoria Limited Mansfeld Junction St. Catherine's Hospital Los Angeles Chicago

Death of Pearl McCutcheon From Head Injury

A six year old girl Pearl McCutcheon died after suffering a blow to the head when she fell in a bathroom. She had stomach trouble and vomited before the incident. She died at a local hospital about 1 pm Tuesday. Funeral services were held Friday at Smith Funeral Chapel with Rev Chester Mason officiating. Burial was in Rosedale Cemetery. She was survived by her mother Mrs Pauline McCutcheon, two sisters Jean and Ann, a brother Charles, grandmother Mrs Rosa Davis, and other relatives.

Pearl McCutcheon Pauline McCutcheon East Fifteenth Smith Funeral Chester Mason Oaks Avenue Baptist Church Rosedale Cereteri Ivers Jean Anm Mc Charles McCutcheon Mrs Rosa. Davis Ada An Haunt

Pact Appeal Supported by Five Powers in Mexican Issue

Five major powers backed efforts to settle Mexican differences after the Security Council outlined new forms. Soviet Russia, France, and Britain supported conditional Mexican proposals while the United States and others pressed for broader consensus. A final text was sent to a subcommittee for review as Berlin crisis talks continued.

Louis Nevin Paris Qet Security Council Sie Ncetrols France China John Foster Mulliea United States Shawernss Vishinsky Powkienet New Ammaramise Arcente Ahte Satirtogtary Council Mnernur Westarn Yartral Agen Russia Berlin

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